2008 Keystone Cougar Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Keystone Cougar (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2008 Keystone Cougar. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by equipment (3) and body and structure (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the labels filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires5 56%
- Equipment3 33%
- Body and structure3 33%
- Brakes2 22%
- Other or unknown1 11%
Example complaints
Tires: “Spare tire holder on extendable bumper of my 5th wheel trailer failed at welds with a st 235 80r 16 tire on it. Caught it as I was rotating tires and removed tire from holder. I repaired it by welding a brace on it but it failed again at another weld. I removed it and scrapped it, and carry a spare in back of the truck. 6-10-12 I read the recall on the good sam website and realized I had the same problem. Updated 07/25/12”
NHTSA complaint #10461212, filed 2012-06, 8,000 milesEquipment: “The contact owns a 2008 Keystone Cougar. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake wire was pinched by the dump valve shafts. The dealer stated that the brake wires needed to be replaced and secured. The failure mileage was 10,000.update 09/10/08 the consumer stated the wires were laying loose and not secured in the area of the dump valves. Updated 09/16/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10238925, filed 2008-08, 10,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2008 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. While driving 55 MPH, the two passenger side tires blew out. The contact believes that the weight of the fifth wheel caused the tires to fail. He stated that the manufacturer put cheap wheels on the vehicle in order to save money. The failure mileage was not applicable. Updated 08/31/09 the brakes on the rv were extremely loud everytime they were applied. Updated 09/09/09. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10277504, filed 2009-07, 5,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,500 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V755000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Keystone Cougar 2003–2018, Outback 2003–2018, Montana 2003–2018 +58 more
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 Crossroads, Dutchmen, and Keystone recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at…
- 11V561000Nov 22, 2011Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Keystone Cougar 2007–2009
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cougar fifth wheel trailers manufactured from may 12, 2006, through february 12, 2009, for incorrect information on the federal identification tag and tire and loading information label. These vehicles fail…
- 10V063000Feb 25, 2010Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tireCovers: Keystone Cougar 2008–2010, Laredo 2008–2010
Keystone is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 cougar and laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with a 16"…
Recall details for the 2008 Keystone Cougar → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2008 Keystone Cougar.
Other model years of the Keystone Cougar
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 | 6,250 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 475 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 5,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 1,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 5 | 300 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 9 | 4,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 10 | 2,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 9 | 5,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 12,500 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 7 | 4,980 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 26 | 3,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 6 | 5,488 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Keystone Cougar model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Keystone Cougar have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2008 Keystone Cougar as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Keystone Cougar is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by equipment with 3.
Has the 2008 Keystone Cougar been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Keystone Cougar reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,500 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.